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The holidays are meant to be a time when families and friends get together, enjoy great food, and simply appreciate each other. As care-free and easy as it sounds, for people who are self-conscious about dental imperfections, engaging in conversation with people that you haven’t seen in a while can cause you to become anxious or nervous, especially about showing your smile. Instead of stifling your season’s greetings which involve showing your teeth, let a cosmetic dentist in Tyler remodel your smile into a trait you’ll be proud to let show. Read on for three treatments offered by your dentist that can erase oral imperfections so you can let your holiday spirit show.
Porcelain Veneers
When you look in the mirror and show your teeth, do your eyes immediately fixate on the dental damage, discoloration, and minor misalignment issues? You would like to fix it all, but you’re not sure if it’s worth needing several different procedures. With porcelain veneers, you likely won’t have to. They’re a strong, durable cosmetic treatment that conceals all of those issues in just three appointments.
Whether you have one tooth that distracts from your grin or several, these thin porcelain shells are customized to fit over each individual tooth to make them appear white, straight, and perfectly intact. That way, you can laugh, smile, and speak without worrying about anybody fixating on your unappealing teeth.
Professional Teeth Whitening
If your teeth are stained, you’ve probably used store-bought whitening kits to try to give them new life and make them whiter. The problem is, not every ingredient used in those is healthy for your mouth or approved by the ADA. Plus, they tend to make big assurances that they aren’t able to deliver on. Instead of dumping your money into an endless promise that you’ll have significantly whiter teeth, choose professional teeth whitening treatment. It offers fast, safe, and proven results that are virtually guaranteed. In just a single appointment, your dentist in Tyler can have your smile ready for your next office holiday party.
Dental Bonding
Whether you chipped your tooth riding your bike when you were little or forgot to wear a mouthguard during a game of rugby, chipped, cracked, and fractured teeth happen. However, you don’t have to let that dental damage wear on your self-confidence for the rest of your life. For minor dental injuries, cosmetic bonding is a fast, cost-effective treatment that can complete the look of your smile.
In a single appointment, your cosmetic dentist will custom match the shade of your tooth enamel to a composite resin, which they’ll place on the missing or damaged portion of your tooth. After sculpting it to look completely natural, they’ll cure it with a UV light, creating an air-tight bond and seal.
The holidays are all about being grateful and enjoying spending time with all of your loved ones. Sometimes, that can be hard to do when your dental damage gives you social anxiety or makes you self-conscious while holding conversations. Your dentist in Tyler can help you determine which of these cosmetic treatments can restore your confidence and help you get the most out of the holiday season.
About the Author
Dr. Donna Franklin-Pitts is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association and Texas Dental Association, just to name two. She takes the time to get to know each of her patients and understand their desires and needs, so she can choose the cosmetic treatment that’s perfect for them. As a professional who is committed to providing high-quality dental care, her patients feel in safe hands while they’re being treated by her. For questions or to schedule a consultation for teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, or direct bonding, visit Franklin Dental Center’s website or call 903-593-2330.